Impersonating Humboldt County Sheriff Duped Webster Buyer
A Webster county man who bought a second hand car was deceived by a caller claiming to be Humboldt county Sheriff Hanson. The impostor demanded the vehicle claiming a mortgage, took possession, and fled toward Humboldt. The real sheriff was not involved, and the man seeks to identify the impersonator. The case raises questions about forged authority and car repossession.
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Webster
Humboldt
Enily
Meade
Alyanger
Horrson
Humboldt County
Webster County
Lumbardl
Sherif Hanson
Hanson
Tell Him Now Praise and a Printer’s Bid Folly
A reflective verse extols telling loved ones praise now, not at a funeral, and contrasts heartfelt encouragement with later regret. It then pivots to a humorous anecdote about a man who sends printing bids to many printers, pays postage and stationery, and ultimately rewards the lowest bidder, noting the true cost of the process.
Rooster Mystery Diamonds Told by Humboldt Reporter
A Brain Grove Farm rooster reportedly produced two diamonds in one day, one given to a man who lost it and the other kept by the bird. Rube Vleir deflected questions as a curious lady reporter pursued the tale featured on the Mes senger first page of the Humboldt Republican.
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Blair
Brain Grove Farm
Orpingtons
Rube
Nature
Rube Vleir
Messenger
Humboldt Republican
Long Sensation
Uncertain Hotel Hats Spurred Aid for Soldier Bride
Amid September chaos at a New York hotel, hundreds of abandoned hats were found as guests departed. The Travelors' Aid Society of New York assists a U S soldier and his foreign bride. The piece notes immigrant arrivals seeking help, while contrasting education impacts on earnings and career outlook for young men staying in school versus leaving early.
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New York
Travelers’ Aid Society of
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Weide
Maliines
Ilda
Guldtor
Seattle
San
Bureau of Haiwealion
Walid
Tie
Forirteen
J. GC
McGinley
Gmice Tours
Phane
Ronwick
Lowi
L, BR. Turner
Omco
Shat National Bank
Renwick Town
J. R. Hockenbury
John Carleson
Renwick
Lowa
Oakdale Farm
Iowa
W. H. Helmke
Mason, Matern and Uhr
Packard and
Goetisch
Bank
M. C
Rockwood
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